·66 Cases Of Salmonella Poona Confirmed In AZ. State Health Officials Are Working with federal and local partners to investigate 66 cases of Salmonella Poona infections that appear to be linked to eating garden variety cucumbers grown outside of the United States. Cucumbers purchasedunder the Limited Edition label between 8-1-15 through 9-2-15 should be throw them away. A&W website.The 66 cases include residents of Apache (1), Coconino (2), Maricopa (49), Pima (10), Pinal (2), and Yuma (2) counties. Garden variety cucumbers are the thick-skinned unwrapped cucumbers and do not include the long thin wrapped cucumbers (English cucumbers) or the small pickle-shaped cucumbers (Persian cucumbers). Arizona grown cucumbers have not been associated with this outbreak. Illness for Salmonella infection lasts about 4-7 days. "For the vast majority of people, Salmonella is uncomfortable but not serious and goes away without treatment. "Individuals with symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea and abdominal cramping, should seek medical attention if they develop bloody diarrhea or cannot drink enough fluids to keep hydrated," according to Dr Rebecca Sunenshine, medical director for the Disease Control Division at Maricopa County Department of Public Health. To prevent illness, thorough hand washing with soap and water prior to food preparation or consumption and after using the toilet is recommended. Wash fruits and vegetables before eating or cutting them up. Salmonella can be killed by cooking foods to an internal temperature of 165°F. More information www.azdhs.gov and frequently asked questions.

·Congressman Matt Salmon on the Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General Report substantiating the claims of mismanagement by whistleblowers: “Like all Americans, I was appalled to learn of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General report that substantiated the agency whistleblowers’ claims of mismanagement and chronic delays in treatment. According to the report, 307,000 veterans with pending VA applications are deceased. This is an abysmal example of mismanagement and bureaucratic failure that has impacted the men and women who sacrificed so much on behalf of our nation. I strongly urge VA Secretary Bob McDonald to take aggressive steps that will hold accountable those responsible for this fundamental lack of leadership and management. Our nation’s veterans depend on us to keep the promises we have made to them and have a Department of Veterans Affairs that puts them first. It is long past time to hold the VA responsible for meeting our veterans’ needs.”

·If You Have New Or Slightly Used Suitcases that you don’t need anymore, please give them to one of the Arrowhead Republican Women for their ‘Caring for America’ project to provide luggage for foster children. Contact: Bonnie Hochbergwigglesbee1@yahoo.com

·Arrowhead Republican Women are also collecting pop tabs for the Lions to five to the Ronald McDonaldHouse in Phoenix. Contact: Bonnie Hochbergwigglesbee1@yahoo.com

·Fox News Reports: Arizona - Sen. John McCain’s bid for a sixth term already has conservatives in an uproar. State Sen. Kelli Ward has thrown her hat in the ring as a primary challenger, and others are sure to follow. Rep. Anne Kirkpatrick looks to be a shoo-in for the Democratic nomination. The blue team is hoping that McCain faces yet another painful primary and that, with the help of a split GOP and a growing Hispanic population, this could be the year to flip the seat.

·The Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) in partnership with Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona announce Arizona’s Collegiate Recovery Program, a capacity-building movement for college students in substance abuse recovery. Beginning this year, students at all three state universities will have access to campus support communities, where students can meet and find local resources while they attend college. To support these efforts, grants were awarded through Transforming Youth Recovery and the State of Arizona to mobilize collegiate recovery efforts between individuals and institutions. “We want students to know that this program is available and that we care about their continued recovery,” said GOYFF Director, Debbie Moak. “No one should have to choose between staying sober and being successful in school. Now, students at our universities won’t have to.”

·Presidential Candidate Carly Fiorina will kick off the National Federation of Republican Women’s convention on Fri., Sept 11. NFRW members do not have to be delegates to attend the convention. All registrants will be able to participate in the presidential straw poll. To register or for more information:https://ereg.biz/a/reg/NFRW15.

·Arizona’s Americans For Prosperity is planning a series of events to Stop the EPA’s attack on affordable energy! Director asks that you fill out THIS FORM if you believe We should control our energy bills, not unelected federal bureaucrats. Anyone concerned about the EPA attack on affordable and reliable energy is welcome to attend these events. Ratepayers from Cochise, Pima, Pinal and Santa Cruz Counties are especially welcome at the Tucson events — anyone serviced by TEP, Trico, AEPCO, UNS and Sulpher Springs. APS ratepayers from Northern Arizona are especially welcome at the Joseph City event, but the Navopache service region will also be hit very hard by EPA. Speakers for the Oct 2 and 3 events will be announced soon, according to Jenney. Use these EventBrite links to RSVP for one or more ofthe AFP“Protest EPA-imposed electrical rate hikes” events in October:

·The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) has announced that it has been awarded over $3.5 million in grants by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Bureau of Justice Statistics. The grants will be used to fund programs to curtail drug, gang, and violent crime activities in Arizona; and enhance the state’s capacity to address criminal justice issues through research, and the collection and analysis of data.

Specifically, the $3.4 million Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant will help fund activities by Arizona law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to prevent and control crime in the following areas: apprehension, prosecution, forensic support services, adjudication and sentencing, corrections and community corrections, substance abuse treatment for corrections-involved individuals, and prevention and education activities.

The $138,058 State Justice Statistics Grant is designed to enhance Arizona’s capacity to address criminal justice issues through the collection and analysis of data. Arizona’s Statistical Analysis Center, housed within ACJC, will use the funds to assist the state’s Victim Compensation Program in developing performance measures consistent with the needs of the U.S. Office of Victim Compensation; expand the Community Data Project website; and conduct an evaluation of Arizona’s drug task force activities and their impact on criminal justice and public safety outcomes.

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SEPT 5

·The Sun City West Republican Club will meet at 8 a., Sat., Sept 5 at the Sun City West Foundations building (Quail Room) 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West Arizona. The doors open at 8amwith coffee and donuts. The meeting begins at 8:30 am. $2 admission to help with room rental. Speakers LD22 Senator Judy Burgess and Rep Phil Lovas. Contact: cell: 602-421-8877

·Congressman Trent Franks is listed among the speakers for the ACT for America National Conference and Legislative Briefing scheduled the week of Sept. 8 and 9in Washington, DC.Other speakers include Brigitte Gabriel, Bill Whittle, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, and many others. Registration: contact Lauren Finney at lfinney@actforamerica.org.)

·Presidential Candidate Carly Fiorina is scheduled to open the National Federation of Republican Women’s 38th Convention at the Marriott Desert Ridge Resort on Sept 11. Fiorina will be speaking to about 1,3000 women leader at the Friday evening dinner. Details/registration here.